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Month: March 2024

Armourguard
Features

Armourguard Security to purchase ACM New Zealand Limited

March 30, 2024

Evergreen NZ Holdings’ Armourguard Security looks to purchase ACM and merge the combined New Zealand Cash-in-Transit businesses into Armourguard Logistics Limited. Evergreen announced on 28 March that it had reached a definitive agreement to purchase […]

Features

New Zealand retailer’s trial of controversial Live Facial Recognition CCTV poses big questions

March 23, 2024

The Privacy Commissioner will be keeping a close eye on Foodstuffs North Island’s facial recognition camera trial, and with good reason, writes Chief Editor Nicholas Dynon. But is that anywhere near enough? The trial, which […]

SecOps
Cyber Security

State of SecOps: New Zealand braces against phishing, ransomware surge and alert fatigue

March 23, 2024

A report commissioned by Fortinet urges adoption of automation and AI to address increasing complexity and volume of cyber threats, ensuring organisations’ SecOps stay ahead of cybersecurity challenges. According to the survey conducted by IDC […]

ED Security
Guarding & Patrols

Treatment of hospital assault ‘epidemic’ ends prompting reinfection concerns

March 23, 2024

Government’s $5.7 million summer boost to emergency department security comes to an end, prompting concerns from doctors and hospital workers that violence will return. Announcing the ED security boost, Health Minister Shane Reti cited alarming […]

Judith Collins
Defence

Judith Collins: Building on the rock-solid Anzac bond

March 23, 2024

It is important that New Zealand remain a credible partner and ally to Australia through increased integration and interoperability and in the space sector, writes Defence Minister Hon Judith Collins KC. New Zealand and Australia […]

Peeni Henare
Defence

Peeni Henare: Empowering Defence Force Personnel

March 23, 2024

With the upcoming Budget, writes Hon Peeni Henare, delivery on commitments to increased funding of the Defence Force will be critical in ensuring the safety and prosperity of New Zealanders. As a Minister of Defence […]

LUSI
Defence

Intelligence-based capability sustainment: Meeting new expectations

March 23, 2024

Equipping naval personnel with the state-of-the-art tools and opportunities necessary to perform their duties effectively also allows them to realise their full professional potential, writes Rod Bird, Head Austal Technology. In an era where technological […]

Andrew Bridgman
Defence

Vacancy: Secretary of Defence and Chief Executive, Ministry of Defence

March 23, 2024

Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman’s five year term as the country’s top Defence civilian is due to end on 30 June 2024, and the Public Service Commission is now seeking a suitably qualified replacement. Applications […]

HIMARS
Beyond Pacific

SIPRI: European arms imports nearly double, Russian exports fall

March 23, 2024

Ukraine conflict and perceptions in Asia over China’s ambitions impact on materiel imports internationally with Ukraine the largest European arms importer and Asia having largest share of transfers. States in Europe almost doubled their imports […]

Royal Navy
Defence

Royal Navy’s HMS Tamar prepares with RNZN for South Pacific mission

March 23, 2024

Ahead of a Fiji fishing patrol tasking, HMS Tamar tangles with New Zealand ‘vessels of interest’ in board and search training exercises in the Hauraki Gulf. The crew of the Portsmouth-based patrol ship trained in […]

Tohu Awards
Defence

2024 Tohu Awards: Call for Nominations

March 23, 2024

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Tohu Awards, recognising employers and organisations around New Zealand who help support the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). The annual Tohu Awards, hosted by the Minister of Defence […]

Boeing 757
Defence

Wayne Mapp: How much is needed to properly maintain our Defence Force?

March 23, 2024

NATO members are expected to spend 2% of GDP on Defence. New Zealand isn’t spending enough, but how much is enough, and is 2% too much, writes Hon Dr Wayne Mapp. The ongoing unavailability of […]

Line of Defence
2024

Line of Defence Magazine – Autumn 2024

March 22, 2024

Kia ora and welcome to the Autumn 2024 edition – and 31st issue – of Line of Defence Magazine! In this post-ANZMIN 2+2 and pre-Budget issue, we’re privileged to again be joined by Defence Minister […]

Leonardo
Defence

Leonardo and NZ industry partners sign MoU for Maritime Helicopter Replacement programme

March 20, 2024

Leonardo is pitching the AW159 Wildcat helicopter as a solution for New Zealand Defence’s maritime helicopter replacement (MHR) programme; will work with partners to establish a Wildcat Support Centre in Auckland. Leonardo is collaborating with New […]

ADA
Defence

Breaking Boundaries: ADA and Indigenous Design Labs forge pathways for indigenous youth

March 19, 2024

Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) has announced an industry-first collaboration with Indigenous Design Labs (IDL), marking a milestone in championing and showcasing Indigenous youth creativity and community engagement. The first phase of the collaboration will see […]

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